You’ll often hear words like ‘Haunting’ and ‘Reminiscent’ when hearing about the new Castanets album City Of Refuge. What with all the echo and reinterpretation that probably wouldn’t be the worse way to describe it. Nothing is more ‘Haunting’ or ‘Reminiscent’ however, than watching Ray Raposa preform live. As anyone who saw him on tour in support of his fabulous In The Vines will tell you, there is no folk show more freaky, no dirges quite so dim. Don’t assume he’ll be performing alone though. While he will undoubtedly spend most of the time facing a wall hunched over his guitar and effects, the very pretty voiced Annie Palmer will be doing double duty on bass and banjo (as well as some singing), and intriguing Yoni Kifle (from the last tour!) will be drumming and bassing as well.

Castanets – Good Friend, Yr Hunger
Castanets – This Is The Early Game
Castanets – Sway

This is all of course without mentioning the headliner: Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson. But you already know how I feel about him.

Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson – Buriedfed

Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson – Woodfriend

Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson – Who’s Lauging?